Combustion Barriers Piston Rings are Critical to Engine Health
With regular oil and filter changes, many engines now go 150,000 miles or more without developing an appetite for oil – and that’s been a real challenge for engine parts suppliers and distributors.
The Brains Behind the Wheel
This is not your fathers Oldsmobile. These days cars are smart, equipped with computers that monitor everything from timing to traction.
Selling the ‘Maintenance Free’ Ignition System
What does maintenance free really mean? When it comes to ignition systems, theres still plenty of maintenance to do.
Selling the Belt and Hose Market
To stay afloat, in the aftermarket, parts stores must learn to ebb and flow with the changes in technology and distribution.
Prevention is Always Cooler than the Cure
Whether a vehicle is powered by a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, they both need a cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. Almost a third of the energy thats released in the combustion chamber is absorbed by the engine and cooling system as waste heat. Its enough BTUs (British Thermal Units) to
Climate Control Systems: Selling A/C Parts
Now is a perfect time to check your A/C inventory to ensure that you’ll be ready when the hot weather arrives. You might not be giving much thought to air conditioning products this time of year; however, summer will be here in just a few short months. And with it will come hot weather and
Mastering the Art of Service Advisor Communication
Learn the who, the what, the when, the where and the why of selling to service writers.
Customer Expectations: DIY vs. Professional Customers
Selling Braking Systems Parts Different kinds of customers expect different kinds of service.
Parking Lot Diagnostics
Can more auto parts be sold by retrieving a diagnostic trouble code from an electronic memory? Many folks throughout the auto parts distribution industry certainly seem to think so.
Ignite Your Sales
It should be obvious that the internal combustion engine and the starting, charging and ignition parts that make it go will be around for a long time to come. Your grandchildren may be zipping around in high-tech vehicles propelled by electric motors, fuel cells and hydrogen gas, but for the next 20 years or so,